Hero Arts | Twinkle Lights Christmas Tree

Hello! Today’s card captures the holiday magic of a Christmas tree, sparkling with lights, in die-cut form. I featured the Twinkle Lights die set from Hero Arts, the October Hero Studio Die Set of the Month, as the star of the design and paired it with additional supplies from Hero Arts and Spellbinders to complete the scene.

Hero Arts | Twinkle Lights Christmas Tree

    • Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
    • Dry-emboss Classic White cardstock that has been cut with an arch with the Sparkling Snow folder. With the Festive Tree Die set, cut a tree shape from the center of the arch.
    • With the Twinkle Lights set, cut light strands and bulbs from cardstock. Trim as necessary to fit within the tree shape. Assemble.
    • Add a Fern cardstock panel behind the ornaments. Add the assembly to a Poppy cardstock arch and adhere to card base.
    • Cut sentiment with dies in the North Pole Sentiments set. Add to the card.

Hero Arts | Twinkle Lights Christmas Tree

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Spellbinders | Snowmen at the North Pole

Hello! Today I’m sharing a festive holiday card featuring two cheerful snowmen gathered at the North Pole created with Spellbinders dies, from the playful snowmen to the sentiments placed right on the pole. Snowy patterned paper background sets the wintry mood, and the arch shape helps frame the scene.

Spellbinders | Snowmen at the North Pole

    • Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper. I used the colors in the patterned paper pad for color choices on the card.
    • Cut an arch with snowy patterned paper from the same pad. Add to the prepared base.
    • Cut Classic White cardstock with the same arch die and then with the hill die in the Landscape Edges set. Add the snowbank to the prepared base with foam adhesive.
    • Cut the pole, signs, and snowmen with dies in the North Pole Sentiments set. Assemble.
    • Add assembled elements to the prepared base with foam squares and glue.

Spellbinders | Snowmen at the North Pole


Spellbinders | A Little Fall Charm

Hello! Autumn brings with it a sense of warmth and coziness, and I wanted to capture that feeling on my latest card. Using the September Stamp and Die Club offering at Spellbinders, I created a design filled with fall icons including acorns, pumpkins, pinecones, and squash. The sentiment, “a little fall charm, just for you,” makes it perfect for sharing the beauty of the season with someone special.

Spellbinders | A Little Fall Charm

    • Create an A2-size card base with Fawn cardstock.
    • Using the September Clear Stamp set, stamp the sentiment and images with Potting Soil ink. Stencil the stamped images with Distress Inks using the Autumn Whim stencil (the September Deluxe Caboodle offering). Cut with the coordinating dies.
    • Add sentiment and images to the prepared card base with foam squares.

Spellbinders | A Little Fall Charm


Spellbinders | Santa Mug

Nothing says Christmas quite like Santa himself, and this handmade card brings him to life in the most festive way—a Santa-shaped mug created with the Cocoa Greetings die set (Spellbinders July 2025 Die of the Month kit). A Christmas-themed patterned paper background and a seasonal sentiment complete the design.

Spellbinders | Santa Mug

You can see other cards created with the Cocoa Greetings die set HERE and HERE.


Spellbinders | Charming Halloween Card

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a playful Halloween card created with the Small Die of the Month for September from Spellbinders. A black cat peeks out from a pumpkin while friendly ghosts float nearby, surrounded by colorful flowers. This combination of classic Halloween icons with soft floral details makes for a card that’s charming and spooky.

Spellbinders | Charming Halloween Card

    • Dry-emboss Waterfall cardstock with the Tiny Dots folder and add to an A2-size card base.
    • Cut Bristol paper with the Small Die set and color with Distress Oxide inks. Assemble.
    • Stamp and cut the sentiment with the September Stamp & Die of the Month.
    • Add assembled items to prepared card base with glue and foam adhesive.

Spellbinders | Charming Halloween Card